Best Ramona Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,072 students in Ramona, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 159 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ramona, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, James Dukes Elementary School and Future Bound Independent Study Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramona, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ramona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ramona, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
James Dukes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Olive Peirce Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Ramona High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Montecito High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ramona, California

Ramona, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1401-c Hanson Lane
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
2102 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ramona, CA?
How many public schools are located in Ramona?
11 public schools are located in Ramona.
What percentage of students in Ramona go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ramona are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona?
Ramona public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ramona are often viewed compared to one another?

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